Lecturer in Front House (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development and CPDOpport

Discounted meals and local attraction

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre in Salisbury invites applications for a Variable Hours Lecturer in Front of House. Deliver practical and theoretical lessons across food and beverage service, restaurant operations, and customer service, bringing real industry knowledge into the classroom.

This role offers flexible hours with up to 15 hours per week, and benefits including a Teachers' Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or higher in Hospitality or related subject.
• Substantial industry experience in Front of House.
• Good knowledge of restaurant operations and hospitality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teaching qualifications welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students studying Front of House and Hospitality programmes.
• Deliver practical and theoretical lessons covering food and beverage service, restaurant operations, customer service, and hospitality standards.
• Demonstrate Front of House techniques, including table service and service delivery.
• Develop lesson plans and assessment strategies to support learner achievement.
• Bring industry knowledge into classroom and practical learning environments.
• Support enrichment activities, industry visits, and employer engagement.
• Keep learning current with hospitality trends and industry developments.
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to enrolment and induction.
• Maintain high safeguarding, health and safety, and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Education

A Level 3 qualification or higher in Hospitality or related subject

Substantial industry experience in Front of House

Job description

Lecturer in Front House (Variable Hours)

Location: Cross College/Salisbury

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £22.08 per hour plus holiday pay, Qualified Lecturer: £26.48 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you passionate about hospitality and customer service and keen to inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals? Are you an experienced Front of House professional looking for flexible teaching opportunities, or an established lecturer seeking a role around your other commitments?

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help students develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills they need to progress into careers across the hospitality industry or further study.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in Further Education (FE), restaurants, hotels, bars, cafés, catering, food and beverage service, events, customer service, or related hospitality sectors. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and want to share your industry expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position, with teaching hours dependent on curriculum delivery.

What We Offer

Salary:

• Unqualified Lecturer: £22.08 per hour plus holiday pay
• Qualified Lecturer: £26.48 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type: Variable Hours (Currently hours available in Trowbridge on a Tuesday and Salisbury on a Wednesday, up to 15 hours per week)

Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and student recruitment.

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free On-Site Gyms
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional Development and CPD Opportunities
• Additional perks including discounted meals and local attraction offers

A flexible and rewarding opportunity to inspire future hospitality professionals.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess students studying Front of House and Hospitality programmes
• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons covering food and beverage service, restaurant operations, customer service, and hospitality standards
• Demonstrate professional Front of House techniques, including table service, customer interaction, food and beverage knowledge, and service delivery
• Develop lesson plans and assessment strategies that support learner achievement
• Bring industry knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom and practical learning environments
• Support enrichment activities, industry visits, competitions, and employer engagement
• Keep learning current with hospitality trends, customer expectations, technology, and industry developments
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to enrolment and induction
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, food hygiene, and professional practice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding learner experience

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 qualification or higher in Hospitality, Food and Beverage Service, Restaurant Management or a related subject and/or substantial relevant industry experience.
• Relevant Front of House or hospitality industry experience
• Good knowledge of restaurant operations, food and beverage service, customer service, and hospitality standards
• An understanding of professional service techniques and the importance of delivering an excellent customer experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for helping learners develop their confidence, practical skills, and career ambitions
• Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential—we welcome experienced industry professionals looking to move into education

Why Become a Lecturer?

• Flexibility to balance teaching with industry or personal commitments
• The opportunity to inspire future hospitality professionals
• A rewarding role without the commitment of full-time hours
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development
• The chance to share your expertise and make a lasting difference to students

Inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals

Closing Date: 18/11/2026

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 18th November 2026

Shortlist date: 19th November 2026

Interview date: TBC